Middlesex Community College: MCC's Corporate Ed. Leads The Way In Educating The Workforce

Press release from the Middlesex Community College:

Caitlin Buckley

8/24/2021

Enrolling in a degree or certificate program or taking professional development courses can advance a person’s career, launch them into a new field, or update their knowledge and skills. While often many students feel as though it is too expensive or difficult to fit into their already busy schedules, Middlesex Community College creates access to education in a variety of ways.

“Our partnerships with local businesses and organizations have helped us understand what employers are seeking, allowing us to build programs and courses that are geared to those needs,” said Judy Burke, MCC’s Executive Director of Institutional Advancement. “When companies provide benefits such as tuition reimbursement to their employees, Middlesex is able to act as the bridge between employees or potential employees and more satisfying careers, leading to a better educated workforce.”

Many employers in the local area – including Lowell General Hospital, Raytheon, CVS, Verizon, McDonalds, Chipotle and UPS – assist their employees in paying for their education. Middlesex can help students use their tuition reimbursement in a way that works best for them.

Through tuition reimbursement, MCC can invoice a student’s employer or allow students to pay their bill after they are reimbursed by their employer. MCC can also offer trainings and programs for employees – paid for by employers – with the Corporate Education and Training program.

“The tuition assistance program that was developed between MCC and Lowell General has been transformative in providing meaningful professional development and financial access to higher education for our staff,” said Deborah Bergholm-Petka, System Director of Culture & Engagement for Lowell General and the Wellforce healthcare system. “We truly value our partnership with MCC.”

MCC’s Corporate Ed. works directly with companies, businesses and organizations to build programs that work best for them. Trainings – such as management and leadership, basic skills, health care, technology, public safety and other topics based on individual needs – can happen on location, online or at MCC. With these partnerships, Middlesex stays relevant while playing an important role in educating employees across a variety of industries.

“The needs of employers, employees and industries have changed in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and Middlesex has been working with companies throughout to stay up-to-date and design trainings that respond to these changes,” said Lisa Tuzzolo, MCC’s Director of Corporate Education and Training. “Moving forward, Middlesex and Corporate Ed. are prepared to continue being leaders of educating the workforce, enhancing careers and companies’ prospects, and stabilizing the Commonwealth’s economy.”

As a leader of professional development and workforce training for over 30 years, MCC’s Corporate Education and Training program provides employees with the knowledge and skills they need to start or advance in their careers. Visit https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/bus_ind/ or contact Teresa Medina at medinat@middlesex.mass.edu for more information.

With affordable pricing, flexible course options and award-winning support services and resources, Middlesex gets students on track to reach their goals. The Fall 2021 semester starts on Thursday, September 9. Visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/registration/ or call 1-800-818-3434 to register for classes.

Discover your path at Middlesex Community College. As one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in Massachusetts, MCC has been a proven leader in education for more than 50 years. Middlesex puts the student first. Meeting each learner where they are, MCC provides them with a safe, welcoming and engaging place to learn. Offering more than 80 degree and certificate programs – plus hundreds of noncredit courses – Middlesex features flexible course formats and a variety of award-winning student support services and resources. Student success starts at MCC!

This press release was produced by the Middlesex Community College. The views expressed here are the author’s own.